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GfK study: 26% of shoppers say gluten-free is important when deciding what to eat

By | October 26, 2017
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NUREMBERG, Germany, October 25, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Nearly half of consumers report that “low sugar or sugar-free” and “free from GMO ingredients” are very or extremely important factors when deciding which food or beverage product to eat or drink. These factors top the list, just ahead of factors such as low-salt, organic, low fat, or fortified with vitamins or minerals. GfK asked 23,000 consumers online in 17 countries how important… Read More »

Ancient wheat 2ab Wheat introduced by GoodMills Innovation

By | September 22, 2017
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Germany-based GoodMills Innovation has revealed a new ancient wheat variety called 2ab Wheat. The ancient grain is being marketed to both industrial and artisan bakers, and could lure adventurous eaters as well as consumers with gut health concerns. The following is an excerpt of my Food Dive brief, which can be accessed at the following link: New ancient… Read More »

Food Innovation: Interview with Enjoy Life Foods CMO Joel Warady

By | June 26, 2017
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On assignment developing a feature story for Food Dive called Recipe for food innovation success: Blending experts and technology, I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Joel Warady, chief sales and marketing officer for Enjoy Life Foods.  Great people producing great products that just happen to be gluten free! The following is an excerpt from my… Read More »

Top trends lists for retail, food and grocery in 2017

By | January 17, 2017
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top trends lists

The turn of the calendar usually brings a host of Top Trends lists rife with predictions for the coming year. Now you can find many of those top trends lists right here, compiled all in one place for your reference and enjoyment. There’s a good read for just about everyone, whether retailer, restaurant, manufacturer, consumer or… Read More »

10 Ways to Tap Gluten-Free Opportunities

By | October 26, 2016
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Gluten Free Retail Opportunity

The gluten-free retail opportunity is real. The market is poised to explode. Watch as the number of small-batch artisans escalates to meet rising consumer demand. Their nimbleness, innovation and outside-the-box thinking will breed success. It’s also likely to draw the attention of big CPG manufacturers looking to ride the “free from” wave. And expect more… Read More »

Big CPG Brands Buy Way into Gluten Free Aisle

By | October 6, 2016
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An increasing number of big CPG brands are buying their way into health & wellness. And more specifically, they’re looking to stake a claim in gluten free. Last week, Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) announced the acquisition of pasta maker Caterina Foods of Pine Bluff, Illinois. Caterina specializes in gluten-free and high-protein pastas made from corn, lentils,… Read More »